African-American women talk about their skin, hair, hips, lips and other parts.
Black women are usually left out of the debate about body image and eating disorders because they are reputed to not have those worries.
African-American women are supposed to be self-confident and appreciate their curves; they are supposed to be honoured for their thick legs and ample butts. But is that really the case?
Anyana Byrd and Akiba Solomon have put together a provocative and poignant collection of essays from Black women who have something to say about stereotypes and how their bodies have affected their lives.
Each story is completely unique and told by voices both resilient and intelligent. The Editor’s themselves include their own stories and share in the frustration, power, wittiness and insight of these remarkable women.
Such notable names as Iyanla Vanzant, Tracee Ellis Rose, Jill Scott, Jill Nelson, Kelis, asha bandele, Melyssa Ford and Hilda Hutcerson grace the pages with their own essays, between names less well-known but equally as exceptional.
NAKED: Black Women Bare All About Their Skin, Hair, Hips, Lips, and other Parts
Edited by Ayana Byrd and Akiba Solomon
Foreward by Sonia Sanchez
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